MACARONI And CHEESE - MOM’S

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

1 pk Elbow Macaroni (8 oz)
2 tb Butter Or Regular Margarine
3/4 c  Chopped Onion
1/2 c  Chopped Green Bell Pepper
12 oz Cheddar Cheese Spread
1 c  Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 ts Hot Red Pepper Sauce, (opt)
Green Pepper Rings, (opt)
Parsley Sprigs, (opt)

Prepare the macaroni in a large saucepan according to the directions on the
package. Drain and return to the saucepan to keep warm.

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter add the onion and
chopped green bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally,
until crisp tender. Remove from the heat; add vegetables to the macaroni in
the saucepan along with the cheese spread, shredded cheese and hot red
pepper sauce, if desired. Toss until well mixed.

Spoon the mixture into a 2 1/2-quart casserole and bake 30 minutes or until
hot and bubbly. Garnish with pepper rings and parsley sprigs if desired.

From The Redbook Magazine January 1986

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